Sheet Music for Orchestra

Very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

A little more difficult than the above two pieces, but very playable. Educational value in extending bow technique.

Pizzicato Boogie is designed to be a first concert piece for beginning strings. As the piece uses no bowings and only open strings, students can perform this work after just a few lessons. The composi...

Explorer Level (Book 1, p. 20) Dur: 1:45

Along with Lunchtime Jam (HL04491555) and Recess Boogie Woogie (HL04491557), educator and composer Ron DeGrandis brings us solid teaching and terrific programming pieces to beginning level string stud...

Along with Morning Bus Ride (HL04491553) and Lunchtime Jam (HL04491555), educator and composer Ron DeGrandis brings us solid teaching and terrific programming pieces to beginning level string students...

Along with Morning Bus Ride (HL04491553) and Recess Boogie Woogie (HL04491557), educator and composer Ron DeGrandis brings us solid teaching and terrific programming pieces to beginning level string s...

Puttin' on the Pizz by Chris Bernotas is sure to become a favorite selection of students and directors. The descending bass line sets the stage for this fun piece. All notes stay in first position and...

Lauren Bernofsky wants young string players to love playing music, from the very beginning of their studies. Therefore, she likes writing early-level pieces that are fun, yet pedagogically helpful. 'O...

Imagine strolling down a busy downtown boulevard in the middle of the 20th century. Streetlights shining. Car horns honking. This is exactly the feel of Katie's new work Play that Swing.

This fast swing piece in G minor is playfully sneaky! With a catchy, singable tune, this work features a tutti pizzicato section, as well as some melodic moments for bass and celli. All parts remain i...

Scandinavian Fiddle Suite illustrates the Scandinavian folk music and fiddling traditions that are part of the composer's heritage and performing. The music is bound to the folk dance tradition of wal...

It seems like everyone enjoys a good polka! Shamrock Polkas is a medley of three traditional Irish dance tunes that will quickly become favorites of students and audience alike. The parts are creative...

It seems like everyone enjoys a good polka! Shamrock Polkas is a medley of three traditional Irish dance tunes that will quickly become favorites of students and audience alike. The parts are creative...

It seems like everyone enjoys a good polka! Shamrock Polkas is a medley of three traditional Irish dance tunes that will quickly become favorites of students and audience alike. The parts are creative...

Always lively and often loud dance music, a polka is truly fun for students to play! Though this setting is perfect for a concert, the boisterous feel of an evening of dancing remains! Correlates with...

Always lively and often loud dance music, a polka is truly fun for students to play! Though this setting is perfect for a concert, the boisterous feel of an evening of dancing remains! Correlates with...

Keyboard & Drums (optional)

Keyboard & Drums (optional)

Inspired by greats such as Shostakovich and Kabalevsky, this quick-paced galop combines some slight comedic elements with intense rhythms as the entire work drives forward. Covering a wide gamut of st...

This delightful arrangement highlights all the charm and spirit of the original by Johann (Jr.) and Josef Strauss. To add performance options consistent with some modern interpretations, indications a...

Take a musical tour of the Emerald Isle. Three popular Irish tunes come to life for string orchestra with melody in all parts. From silky-slow to fiery-fast, "Tour of Ireland" begins with the stately...